Pixel x Pixel Episode 39

We’re back with another regular episode of Pixel x Pixel! Marcus is still plugging away at Sakuranomori Dreamers, and Anne is still plugging away at her Animal Crossing: New Horizons island. The pair of intrepid podcasters also finished the Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun anime and offer their impressions of the series overall, and cover a smorgasbord of news.

18:30 – Media Minutes: DDR V, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, The Birdcage, Golden Kamuy
39:30 – Notable News: GPD Win Max Indiegogo campaign, YOU and ME and HER released, Nintendo suing Switch hack stores, Phantasy Star Online 2 PC launch, roundup of online events and COVID-19 cancellations

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta

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Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~ Review

It’s time to review yet another JAST Blue boys’ love (BL) visual novel localization! After being thoroughly engrossed by Sweet Pool (there are still scenes that remain vivid in my mind a year later), I couldn’t wait to see what Nitro+chiral’s first release, Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~ had in store for me. I soon found out that that would be another bleak narrative with a solemn protagonist and serve of Fight Club, post-apocalyptic Tokyo, and drugs added to the mix.

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Pixel x Pixel Special: Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~

The second English Nitro+chiral game, Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~, is out now courtesy of JAST Blue, and of course the dynamic duo of Pixel x Pixel had to play it and share our full, spoiler-filled impressions! But don’t worry, if you want to learn more about this post-apocalyptic BL game before picking it up, tune in for spoiler-free background info and overall impressions at the beginning of the episode. Grab a solid, put on your headphones, and have a listen!

16:30 – Start of spoiler impressions

Anne’s review

♫ “Beginning” and “Unrest” from Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~ soundtrack

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 38

We’re still in quarantine and we’re gettin’ rowdy! Marcus plays a bunch of visual novels and reviews the slick new romance VN A Summer’s End, while Anne decides she hates all video games and turns to making a single placemat by hand. Episode 38 of Pixel x Pixel is a hell of a party, and you’re invited!

18:30 – Media Minutes: DJMAX Respect, Stepmania, Cat People, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Golden Axe, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Granblue Fantasy Versus
39:30 – Notable News: Saya no Uta disc debacle, Anime Expo 2020 cancelled, visual novel cloud gaming service OOParts launched, Even Though We’re Adults manga localization

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 37

We’re back for another episode of Pixel x Pixel! Marcus has hit the one month mark on his pandemic isolation, and increased at-home time has spurred both him and Anne to try out some new things. Anne attempts (and fails) to stream again, Marcus attempts (and succeeds) to stream again, and yard work is actually better than gaming?! We promise we’re not getting too stir crazy…

15:00 – Media Minutes: Comics (The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Barbarella), Wrestlemania and AEW, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Disney Twisted Wonderland
43:00 – Notable News: Cooking Mama: Cookstar drama, PlayStation 5 controller reveal, RetroCrush anime streaming service launched

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta

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Animal Crossing Creator Code and QR Code Roundup

Animal Crossing New Horizons Creator codes and qr codes

Back when Animal Crossing: New Leaf had just come out in Japan, I made it my hobby to browse Pixiv and other sites looking for adorable QR code designs to deck out my villager and town. Now that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is out and is compatible with New Leaf QR codes, I think it’s definitely time to reshare some of my favorites!

Plus, sites like Twitter and Tumblr have made finding and sharing custom designs easier than ever, which means I already have a small stockpile of adorable creator codes for cute designs made in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

So, whether you’re looking to make your town into a sugary-sweet kawaii paradise, get that chic cafe vibe, or level up your geeky flair, here’s a roundup of all my favorite QR codes from Animal Crossing: New Leaf and creator codes from Animal Crossing: New Horizons!

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 36


Marcus and Anne are closer than ever as COVID-19 finds them bonding over games and movies! Much of the discussion is taken up by Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but they also talk about things they’re doing to keep busy during lockdown, including watching horror movies!

11:00 – Media Minutes: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Serial Mom, Satanic Panic
32:30 – Notable News: Olympics postponed, Comic Market canceled, GameStop tries to be an essential service, Corona Relief Done Quick, Sony slowing PlayStation download, Silent Hill rumors debunked, Nintendo Direct news

Anne’s Animal Crossing roundup post

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta

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